Manufacturing Operator 1st shift

Fiber Materials; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 ETO days

12 paid holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision on date of hire

401k Company Match on date of hire

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Fiber Materials in Biddeford, Maine, is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to support our manufacturing team. This role involves operating various machinery with training provided, adhering to safety and quality standards while assisting in processes like needle making, automated weaving, and inspections.

The ideal candidate will have a GED or High School Diploma, preferably with previous manufacturing experience. Join us for a job that includes 16 ETO days, 12 paid holidays, and comprehensive medical benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum GED or High School Diploma required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand job specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery with on-the-job training.
• Perform tasks like needle making and sewing.
• Conduct inspections of loom, parts, and materials.
• Load and unload equipment safely.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic math aptitude

Ability to read and understand job specifications

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Fiber Materials Inc. | solutions for the most extreme places in the universe

FMI's manufacturing facility has been a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. The focus in Maine is on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) that enable high-temperature components such as thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips as well as rocket motor throats and nozzles.

Our materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.

Your role: FMI is looking for a safety and goal orientated team player to help support our manufacturing team. Our Hill Street location is hiring a Manufacturing Operator which will operate a variety of machinery that we will provide on the job training on! The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm.

Job responsibilities

• Needle making and sewing
• Automated weaving on looms
• Performs Multi-D Weaving tasks such as Z finishing, core insertion
• Support pultruded carbon fiber rod drawing
• Support Carbon fiber stretch breaking process
• Inspection of the loom, parts, materials and quality inspection of completed work
• Recording of process data of manufacturing records for processes, parts and materials
• Load and unload equipment with proper tools and technique
• Ensure safety and housekeeping policies/procedures are followed
• Adheres to the Quality System
• Supports Continuous Improvement Program

What we need from you

• Minimum GED or High School Diploma
• Previous manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Able to read, write and understand job specifications
• Basic math aptitude

What you'll get from us

• 16 ETO days
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
• Medical / Dental / Vision on date of hire
• 401k Company Match on date of hire
• Tuition Reimbursement